hare_n_hounds 157 Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Never owned a beardie before, only border. New pup I'm down for is a beardie/border x grey. What's people's experiences been with beardie crosses in comparison to border collies. Thanks Quote Link to post
gnipper 6,475 Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Having owned a beardie cross for 4 years I'd recommend going border cross ? 5 Quote Link to post
beast 1,884 Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Best dog I ever saw was bred this way. Just as bright as the border cross but a little less intense but still high drive. And some of the best feet you will see come from beardies Quote Link to post
zx12edge 1,001 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 My old beardie cross has been has been nigh on unbreakable and is a pleasure to be around. I know a few people that have had or got beardie/border crosses from Hancocks and rate them. I had a little bitch that was beardie/boarder cross that was making a good rabbit dog but broke her neck at around 2 and a half year old.Must admit i got a soft spot for the beardie. Quote Link to post
Somewhereyournot 1,117 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 My old beardy border grey was coming on well until 3 year old and then I don't know what happened. Was a total dick head of a dog. Now have a border x grey and live a much happier life ? But then again there are some good out there, just depends how much hair u have left. Atb with pup Quote Link to post
brambles 3,249 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I've got a beardie x here and she's coming 15 if I could clone her I wouldn't hesitate, been a great bitch for me, I'd definitely take a pup out of her offspring Quote Link to post
gnipper 6,475 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I've got a beardie x here and she's coming 15 if I could clone her I wouldn't hesitate, been a great bitch for me, I'd definitely take a pup out of her offspring They seem like they're either great or a nightmare with no normal average dogs in the middle. 1 Quote Link to post
beast 1,884 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Gnipper does yours have border blood as well or just beardie? I know one or two people who have had first cross beardie grey and I get the impression they can be quite hard work. The mixed collies seem to provide the best if both worlds in some ways it would seem Edited October 17, 2017 by beast 1 Quote Link to post
brambles 3,249 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I've got a beardie x here and she's coming 15 if I could clone her I wouldn't hesitate, been a great bitch for me, I'd definitely take a pup out of her offspring They seem like they're either great or a nightmare with no normal average dogs in the middle.I can't fault her mate she's 3/4 greyhound 1/4 beardie,she's took everything I've put in front of her and has been good with feather day and night, apart from teeth which I have no real interest in she's taken them when cropped up, she's been really good all round bitch for me and miss working her Quote Link to post
mackem 26,542 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Gnipper does yours have border blood as well or just beardie? I know one or two people who have had first cross beardie grey and I get the impression they can be quite hard work. The mixed collies seem to provide the best if both worlds in some ways it would seem One of my sisters has a beardie cross,she got it off a guy on here 7 maybe 8 years ago?Very steady dog,great temperament but intense. Quote Link to post
gnipper 6,475 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Gnipper does yours have border blood as well or just beardie? I know one or two people who have had first cross beardie grey and I get the impression they can be quite hard work. The mixed collies seem to provide the best if both worlds in some ways it would seem 1st cross beardie and he's a twat. Quote Link to post
beast 1,884 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Gnipper does yours have border blood as well or just beardie? I know one or two people who have had first cross beardie grey and I get the impression they can be quite hard work. The mixed collies seem to provide the best if both worlds in some ways it would seem 1st cross beardie and he's a twat. ? Quote Link to post
keepdiggin 9,561 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Any beardie greys done ok on Fox? Quote Link to post
cold pint 330 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I've a touch of both in mine with a good drop of bedlington very sound temperament and easy to live with at home and out in the field just a handy dog to have around. I would how ever like a strait beardie greyhound, wether it happens or not is another thing Quote Link to post
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